Not an athlete? Back one.
When competition ends, athletes lose the team that came with it. Give, or sign up to spend time with them. If you give, you'll see what it pays for.
What a gift pays for
Your gift pays for four things.
The Fellowship
- A monthly stipend for each Fellow
- The programs they take part in, from the Summit to run clubs and rec leagues
Summit and Mini-Summits
- The room, food and materials, so the day is free for athletes
- Getting speakers and panelists there
Clinics and volunteer days
- Travel for Reggie Williams and other coaches
- Equipment for the kids being coached
- Shirts, transport and meals for the athletes who show up
Play
- Run clubs: race entries and bibs
- Team gear
- Rec league teams: league fees
Back Next Game Fellows
Next Game Fellows are college athletes getting ready for life after their sport. Your gift pays a Fellow's monthly stipend and the programs they take part in, from the Summit to run clubs and rec leagues.
$250 a month backs one Fellow. Any amount helps.
You give through Donorbox to The NOVA Foundation. Monthly or one time, and you pick the amount.
Sign up for a day, or more
You don't need to have played. Athletes need to meet people who do what they might do next.
Mentor a Fellow
We pair you with a Fellow and build it around what they need and the time you have.
Speak or host a table at the Summit
May 2027 at the United Center in Chicago. Sit on a panel, host a table of athletes or come to the happy hour.
Join a Mini-Summit near you
We bring the Summit to campuses and conference retreats. Be one of the local professionals athletes get to meet.
Bring your company in
Sponsor the Summit or a Mini-Summit, or bring your team to coach for a day. Talk to Alex Versen, our Executive Director, or email partner@thenovafoundation.org.
Who you'd be backing
This year's Fellows are five college athletes. Each one gets a monthly stipend and a mentor.
Next Game is a program of The NOVA Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity. Our board: Katie Savarise (Chair), Jeff Powell, Reggie Williams and Alex Versen. Meet the team →